Crisis Evaluator - CPEP / 1.0 FTE / Nights

United Health Services • Binghamton, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Within a high-intensity emergency department setting, or while providing Mobile Team and/or Medical Behavioral Health Evaluation services, the Crisis Evaluator provides biopsychosocial mental health assessments and crisis intervention services to patients of all ages and their families or support systems. Under the clinical supervision of the RN Team Leader, the evaluator provides for medical needs and recommends treatment plans to physicians. The role requires knowledge of mental hygiene laws, DSM-V diagnoses, common psychiatric medications, and community resources. The position is in the Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP) at UHS Binghamton General Hospital and is scheduled for 40 hours per week on the night shift.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or a related field; or an associate’s degree in Applied Science in Human Services or a related field and five years of experience in a mental health-related field or inpatient hospital setting.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services-related field.
• Completion of Abnormal Psychology within two years of hire.
• Previous experience in a clinical setting requiring knowledge of DSM-V.
• CPI crisis intervention training.

Responsibilities

• Provide biopsychosocial mental health assessments to patients of all ages and their families or support systems.
• Provide crisis intervention services in an emergency department setting and through Mobile Team and/or Medical Behavioral Health Evaluation services.
• Provide for patients’ medical needs under the clinical supervision of the RN Team Leader.
• Recommend treatment plans to physicians.
• Apply knowledge of mental hygiene laws, DSM-V diagnoses, common psychiatric medications, and community resources.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees working 24 or more hours per week, starting the first of the month after hire.
• Discounted childcare through Bright Horizons.
• Voluntary pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.
• Paid time off accrual beginning on the first day.
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Access to financial advisors.
• Up to $400 per year in wellness rewards.
• 24/7 employee assistance program counseling.
• Virtual mental health support.
• Food pantry and PTO donation program.
• Professional attire through the Classy Closet.
• Access to more than 100,000 online courses and leadership programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Clinical ladders and internal mobility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level